Description
🌶️ Savor the bold flavors of this Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl, packed with juicy seasoned chicken, vibrant veggies, and zesty toppings for a delicious, wholesome meal! 🍗✨
🍚 Perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner, this customizable bowl is nutritious, satisfying, and bursting with Tex-Mex goodness in every bite! 🥑🔥
Ingredients
Chicken breast
Bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
Onion
Cooked rice (white or brown)
Black beans
Corn kernels
Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Fresh cilantro
Olive oil or vegetable oil
Chili powder
Cumin
Garlic powder
Oregano
Paprika
Salt
Black pepper
Lime juice
Guacamole
Sour cream
Salsa
Lime wedges
Instructions
1. Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
2. Season the chicken breast with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until fully cooked and slightly charred. Remove from skillet and let it rest.
4. In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers and onions, cooking until tender and slightly charred.
5. Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips.
6. If using black beans and corn, heat them in a small pan until warm.
7. In a mixing bowl, toss cooked rice with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
8. Assemble the bowls by layering rice at the base.
9. Top with sliced chicken, sautéed bell peppers, onions, black beans, and corn.
10. Add cheese, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and more cilantro as toppings.
11. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
12. Optional: Serve with warm tortillas for an extra touch.
13. Enjoy your homemade Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl!
Notes
1 Keep the chicken juicy by marinating it for at least 30 minutes with lime juice, olive oil, and seasonings before cooking.
2 Add a smoky flavor by slightly charring the bell peppers and onions in a hot skillet.
3 Make it meal prep-friendly by storing ingredients separately and assembling fresh when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican